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June 30, 2004

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Breaking News: Players From The Seattle SuperSonics &

Seahawks Set To Attend " Evening of Champions " Dinner

If you've been thinking about attending ASA's " Evening of Champions "

dinner in Seattle, but you hadn't quite made up your mind, perhaps this

will help. ASA is pleased to announce that players from the Seattle

SuperSonics, including Nick Collison, and the Seattle Seahawks are

scheduled to attend the July 8 dinner.

So, in addition to helping to honor three of autism's heroes, you will

get a chance to meet some professional ball players. You will also get a

chance to vie for a variety of exciting items in the accompanying silent

auction, including basketballs autographed by All-Stars Jermaine O'Neal

and McGrady, as well as the beautiful bronzed statues announced in

the last issue of ASA-Net.

A reminder about this special event: On Thursday, July 8, at 7:00pm, ASA

will be honoring three heroes of the autism community: Geraldine Dawson,

Ph.D., Director of the University of Washington Autism Center; Vinay

Bhagat, founder of CONVIO Inc., ASA's Web site host; and Charlie

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is also a world-renowned drummer and father of two children with autism.

The dinner, which will feature talented jazz vocalist Harland and

parent of a child with autism, is open to anyone who purchases a ticket.

If you are interested in purchasing a ticket, or in sponsoring or

supporting the event in some way, please contact Gill at ASA's

national office by e-mail (tgill@...) or phone

(301-657-0881, ext. 124).

For more information about the 2004 ASA Conference, which kicks off on

July 7, 2004, in Seattle, WA, click here

<http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=CSQnX-hXeYXslMX1I3B5YQ..> , or

go to www.autism-society.org/conference

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Long Drivers To Hold 3rd Charity Golf Event To Benefit ASA

Mark your calendars for August 16, 2004, when the Long Drivers of

Amercia (LDA) organization hosts the " 3rd LDA Charity Pro-Am " to benefit

ASA. The event, which will also include brunch and a raffle, will be

held at the Harbor Links Golf Course in Port Washington, NY.

" Our second event last summer was a tremendous success and this year

will be just as exciting. My fellow long drive bombers are ready to hit

it hard and our host course [Harbor Links] has been gracious in once

again accommodating our needs. The course is ours for the afternoon and

play should move rapidly, " Art Sellinger, owner and CEO of LDA, said.

For more information about the event, including how to sign up, please

contact Rene Towell at towell@....

For more information about the Long Drivers of America, click here

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go to www.longdrivers.com

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To access the Habor Links Web site, click here

<http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=YqouEMc1JdjslMX1I3B5YQ..> , or

go to www.harborlinks.com

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Special Thanks To The Employees Of Chevron-Texaco

ASA would like extend a special thanks to the employees of

Chevron-Texaco for donating to NASCAR driver McMurray's " Drive for

a Cure " campaign, which he launched in April 2004.

You may remember that McMurray joined the autism team when he announced

his " Drive for a Cure " charity promotion at the Texas Motor Speedway on

April 2. McMurray, who drives for Texaco-Havoline Racing and Chip

Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, announced that throughout the 2004

NASCAR NEXTEL Cup season, he will donate $42 (representing his number)

for every lap he leads to ASA. In addition, he will donate $42 for every

pole he wins in 2004.

Thanks to all of you for supporting ASA and the autism community!

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ASA President Announces Retirement; Society To Seek Successor

Rob Beck, President & Chief Executive Officer of the Autism Society of

America advised our Board of Directors at the end of 2003 of his

intention to retire from the Autism Society of America (ASA) and the

Autism Society of America Foundation (ASAF) at the end of 2004. A

search committee comprised of members selected from the ASA Board of

Directors has been working with Rob to ensure a transition to a new

President. A national search for a new President is in process.

Linked to this Web page is a copy of the Position Description for the

current office of President & CEO of ASA, which includes the Executive

Director of ASAF. It sets forth the qualifications and experience

expected of the new President as well as the basics of the

responsibilities of the position. The compensation for the position

will be on a national, competitive basis. It is anticipated that the

new President will assume this position by the fourth quarter of 2004.

ASA is an equal opportunity employer.

As part of the national executive search, notice of this position

opening is being placed on the ASA national Web site; in the ASA-Net

electronic newsletter; and on the ASA Chapter Network. Any individuals

who meet the Position Description and have an interest in learning more

about this opening, may furnish their electronic resumes only to the

Search Committee as follows:

Pratt, Ph.D., Chair

ASA President Search Committee

E-mail: pressearchcmte@...

To view the position description, click here

<http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=JLa7L6MDcRPslMX1I3B5YQ..> , or

go to the ASA Web site (www.autism-society.org) and click on " News. "

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Thank You Conference Sponsors!

Finally, we'd like to thank our many sponsors for their support of the

" 2004 ASA National Conference on Autism Spectrum Disorders: Soaring to

New Heights. " The event promises to be ASA's best ever, and we couldn't

have done it without you!

Also, if you're attending the ASA conference next week in Seattle, be

sure to stop by the ASA booth, where you will find a wide array of

exciting new products and merchandise, as well as special events,

including a DVD signing by drummer Charlie

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book signing by author and singer Harland.

The 2004 conference sponsors are: Eden Family of Services; Janssen

Pharmaceutica Products; M & M's, Supersmile; MetDESK, and Starfish

Specialty Press.

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people. For more information, send an e-mail to

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